News: Hertl snapped out of his slump Thursday, picking up a goal on the power play and an empty-net assist (also on the man advantage) in a 2-0 win over Nashville.

Impact: He was the lone man to beat either goalie in this game. Hertl had totaled just a lonely assist in his prior seven games, so this is nice for those who've held onto him during his sophomore slump. The two points pushed him off a tie with last year's total of 25 -- but he's played 31 more games this season.

StatsLLC: Mar 13 / 12:00a ET

News: Hertl had a goal and an assist in a 2-0 victory over Nashville on Thursday night.

Impact: Hertl had three assists in his prior 13 contests and one in his previous seven.

Rotowire: Mar 12 / 10:35a ET

News: Hertl landed five shots on net in Monday's shootout win over the Penguins, but failed to get one past goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.

Impact: While he didn't get anything on the board, seeing an offensive outburst like that from the young forward is a good sign. So far, he hasn't delivered on the promise of last year's truncated season, in which he posted 15 goals in 37 games. This year, he has just 10 goals through 67 games. Part of that has been a reduction in the number of shots he's taking; Hertl averaged 2.65 shots per game last year, but is down to 1.70 per game this year. That and a reduced shooting percentage have been major contributors to his sophomore slump.

Rotowire: Mar 3 / 5:01p ET

News: Hertl had an assist, a plus-2 rating and three shots in Monday's shutout win over the Canadiens.

Impact: When the team shipped James Sheppard out at the trade deadline, GM Doug Wilson said it was because they wanted to get Hertl more time at center. He played wing on Monday night, but that doesn't mean the move couldn't still happen. It's not entirely clear how that move would affect Hertl's fantasy value, but his owners should monitor the situation.

Rotowire: Mar 1 / 6:18p ET

News: Hertl may get more playing time as a center after the Sharks traded James Sheppard to the Rangers on Sunday, David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact: Whether he plays left wing or center, Hertl will likely still skate on the third line. It's not entirely clear what the team plans to do, as Sharks GM Doug Wilson merely said that the recent trade will allow the team to develop Hertl as a center. That doesn't necessarily mean Hertl will start playing center immediately.